The ACTA Early Childhood consultancy group has developed a set of six Early Childhood Education Principles as a statement of ACTA's beliefs and values about home-language-based English as an Additional Language and/or dialect (EAL/D) approach in the Early Childhood years. The ECE Principles encompass all EAL/D learners: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, newly arrived, […]
In this presentation, presenters from Lexis Education will explore ways of speeding up our EAL students’ learning of English and learning in English through a focus on how languages work to make meaning. This approach draws on a metalanguage (a language for talking about language) for English, which can be equally drawn on to contrast […]
Our upcoming event with Kellie Heintz from the VCAA will address many of the questions about the new VCE EAL study design asked in the recent VicTESOL survey of teachers. This presentation will focus on the implementation of VCE units 1 and 2 EAL in 2023. New aspects of the study will be unpacked, with […]
EAL Writing Strategies in a Primary Setting Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Online ‘Writing is central to EAL/D students’ learning at school. Learning writing is a platform for understanding and development of language structure, text and academic content. It gives students the opportunity to express themselves, and also to analyse and understand texts […]
In this session, Glynis, Michael and Jenna will provide feedback on student performance in the 2022 VCE EAL exam, including analysis of student performance in each section and examples of student responses. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions and gain valuable insight into how the exam is assessed. They will also suggest […]
Effective implementation of translanguaging pedagogy in TESOL classrooms Thursday, 9 March 2023 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm Translanguaging strategies and pedagogies are growing in popularity within a variety of TESOL contexts. Translanguaging refers to the unique linguistic repertoire of an individual in which there are no clear-cut boundaries to separate languages. Translanguaging pedagogy, therefore, provides opportunities for learners […]
In this presentation, Emily will discuss her research with the ISS institute that focuses on best practice pedagogies of digital literacy skills for adult EAL migrant and refugee learners within the community-based education setting. This cohort encounter significant challenges with digital devices that give them access to information allowing them to participate fully in everyday […]
Ready for some creative activities in the EAL classroom? Let's get you and your students out of your seats and up on the floor! In this highly interactive and energising afternoon of professional learning, EAL/D teachers will learn how to use a variety of performative (arts- based) techniques to invigorate their language teaching within the […]
Digital Literacies in EAL Special Interest Group (SIG) Wednesday 22 March 4-5pm Online Are you interested in digital literacies in EAL settings? Join us for the first SIG event. The event will include an introduction of the SIG, followed by a seminar. SIG Launch Digital Literacies in EAL SIG is a new initiative supported by […]
Wednesday 7 June 4-5pm Online Are you interested in digital literacies in EAL settings? Join us for the second SIG event. The event will include a reintroduction of the SIG, followed by a seminar. Digital Literacies in EAL SIG is a new initiative supported by VicTESOL. It is a group for members of TESOL associations […]
